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Capitol Hill restaurant pairs with overseas author to feed Seattle’s frontline workers

December 31, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Kai Curry Northwest Asian Weekly “The initiative reminds me of the Vietnamese proverb ‘Một cây làm chẳng nên non, ba cây chụm lại nên hòn núi cao’—A single tree can’t make a hill, but three trees together turn into a high mountain,” said Vietnamese author Quế Mai Phan Nguyễn on why she was inspired […]

Filed Under: Features, Business, Community News Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 1 | JANUARY 2 - JANUARY 8

Chipped, but not broken—Business at nail salons continue to lag due to coronavirus effects

December 17, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Janice Nesamani NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY You’ve had a rough work week and a reward sounds good—for most women (and some men), there’s probably nothing more comforting than sinking into a plush massage chair and entrusting your hands and feet to the care of a nail technician at one of the many nail salons across […]

Filed Under: Business, Community News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 51 | DECEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 25

Three Seattle chefs on the challenges of opening a restaurant in 2020

December 10, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“Well, this is a déjà vu from nine months ago,” says Jesse Tiamson, as he surveys the plant-filled room. Musang, the Beacon Hill restaurant Tiamson manages, is entirely empty, save for the staff. Chairs are stacked on top of tables legs up, flipped upside down like the restaurant industry.

Filed Under: Business, Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 50 | DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18

Independent, ethnic restaurants in WA “hardest hit” so far

December 10, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Putting people out of business and ending dreams. That’s what Washington Hospitality Association (WHA) President and CEO Anthony Anton said Gov. Jay Inslee is doing. On Dec. 8, Inslee announced that he is extending current restrictions on businesses and social gatherings through Jan. 4 due to a continued spike […]

Filed Under: Business, Community News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 50 | DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18

Uwajimaya remodel in the time of COVID-19

November 25, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly For two decades, the Asian supermarket Uwajimaya has stood guard in its current location on 5th Avenue South and South Dearborn Street, which sits on the south border of the International District. With its prominent, blue entryway sign and intricate flower logo, the flagship store drew out-of-town visitors and […]

Filed Under: Business, Community News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 4

ID restaurants rewrite recipes for success amid pandemic

October 15, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Janice Nesamani NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY On July 23, 2020, a GoFundMe page seeking support for the historic Japanese restaurant Maneki went live. The simple message read, “Our beloved Maneki Restaurant in the heart of Japan Town has been an anchor of the community for generations. During this unprecedented Seattle chapter, we are extending an […]

Filed Under: Business, Community News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 42 | OCTOBER 17 - OCTOBER 23

Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy U.S. arm of TikTok

August 6, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft confirmed on Aug. 2 it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the U.S. arm of its popular video app TikTok and has discussed with President Donald Trump his concerns about security and censorship surrounding such an acquisition. In a statement, Microsoft […]

Filed Under: Business, This week's issue Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 32 | AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 14

Seattle Chamber of Commerce wields influence for small businesses

June 18, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Mahlon Meyer Northwest Asian Weekly The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce scored a big win for local small businesses during a time of crisis. Its biggest victory was engaging with the Washington state Congressional delegation to ensure that the need for extending the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) was fully understood. As part of its […]

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 25 | JUNE 20 - JUNE 26

How Seattle banks have weathered the COVID-19 storm

June 18, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced banks to alter the way they conduct business. Financial institutions that cater to Asian American and international clientele, such as Cathay Bank and HSBC, have been adversely impacted by the economic shutdowns.

Filed Under: Business, Feature stories Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 25 | JUNE 20 - JUNE 26

Lam’s Seafood opens new store on May 30 — Lam’s secrets of success

May 28, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The new store of Lam’s Seafood, opening on May 30, will be completely different from its Little Saigon headquarters in size, products, and image. 

Filed Under: Features, Business, Community News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 22 | MAY 30 - JUNE 5

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